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ignipotent, a.|ɪgˈnɪpətənt| [f. L. ignipotent-em having power over fire, an epithet of Vulcan, f. potens powerful.] Ruling or having power over fire.
1656Blount Glossogr., Ignipotent, mighty by fire. 1715–20Pope Iliad xxi. 398 Th' pow'r ignipotent her word obeys. 1813H. & J. Smith Rej. Addr., Fire & Ale xii, But, spite of her shrieks, the ignipotent knight..To the skies in a sky⁓rocket bore her. Hence † igˈnipotence. Obs. rare—0.
1727Bailey vol. II, Ignipotence, efficacy, prevalency against or power over Fire. |